Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Rapid Planter demonstration with West Frazer in Hinton AB
Agreement Number:
1039683
Agreement Value:
$350,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Description:
GN Corporations Inc. will work with West Fraser to demonstrate and validate the Rapid Planter, a mechanized tree planting system designed to improve reforestation productivity, planting quality, and operational consistency. The project involves manufacturing and deploying Rapid Planter units at West Fraser planting sites in Alberta to evaluate performance under boreal forestry conditions, including varied soils and terrain.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Airdrie, Alberta, CA T4A 0E1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039683
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
102128766
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
GN CORPORATIONS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Banff--Airdrie
Federal Riding Number:
48001
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
3339